Galen

Pronunciation: [ g-AYL-uhn ]

Girl Name #36,892 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Galen is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Galen often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #36,892
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Gal Gay Galie

Also a Boy Name

Galen is also used as a boy name, ranked #2747.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galen

Is Galen a boy or girl name?

Galen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #36892. As a boy name, it is ranked #2747. Galen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Galen?

Galen is pronounced g-AYL-uhn.

How popular is the name Galen?

Galen is currently ranked #36892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Galen?

Common nicknames for Galen include Gal, Gay, and Galie.

Is Galen a common or rare name?

Galen is an uncommon name, ranked #36892 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Galen

Galen is a girl name .

Is Galen a boy or girl name? Galen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,892 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,747. Galen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Galen is currently ranked #36,892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Galen include Gal, Gay, and Galie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.